Hawick Saxhorn Band – celebrating 170 years

Since 1855 the Hawick Saxhorn Band has been an important part of town life, playing at the Common Riding, on historic occasions, entertaining the public…...

date_range 17th May, 2025 - 28th July, 2025

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ANNAN THE HISTORY TOWN FESTIVAL LAUNCH

Annan The History Town's Summer Festival starts on Bank Holiday Sunday afternoon, 4th. May. The ‘Sunday Launch’ takes place at Newington Leisure Centre, Shawhill Road,…...

date_range 4th May, 2025 - 4th May, 2025

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Meet the Artists Ann Louise Kieran, Mary T. Johnson, Nicky Sanderson and Sheila MacNeill behind the exhibition ‘Tracings’ at Halliwell’s House Museum

‘Meet the Artists’ - Saturday 9 August 2025 14:00 – 15:30 Join us for a special Meet the Artists event in conjunction with the exhibition,…...

date_range 9th August, 2025 - 9th August, 2025

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Joint Art Exhibition: “Tracings” by Artists Ann Louise Kieran, Mary T. Johnson, Nicky Sanderson and Sheila MacNeill

A newly curated exhibition which brings together the work of four contemporary artists: Nicky Sanderson, Ann Louise Kieran, Sheila MacNeil, and Mary T. Johnson. Based…...

date_range 28th June, 2025 - 30th August, 2025

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Step Back in Time with Eric & Chris. A guided historical walk with photographs of the past.

Join us for a Historical Guided Walk: Natural History of Peebles Explore the rich and varied natural history of Peebles on this engaging 90-minute guided…...

date_range 26th June, 2025 - 26th June, 2025

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Ambrose Parry In Conversation (The Death Of Shame)

Heron & Willow is delighted to welcome Ambrose Parry as our guest in June, as part of Independent Bookshop Week. Ambrose Parry is a pseudonym…...

date_range 19th June, 2025 - 19th June, 2025

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Helen Graham In Conversation (The Real Mackay)

Join us at Heron & Willow as we welcome a very special guest, author Helen Graham. Helen will be discussing her debut novel The Real…...

date_range 31st May, 2025 - 31st May, 2025

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Palimpsest at Paxton House by Billy Gérard Frank.

Paxton House proudly announces its major 2025 exhibition, Palimpsest, by renowned Grenadian-born, New York-based multimedia artist and filmmaker Billy Gérard Frank. This powerful exhibition explores…...

date_range 3rd May, 2025 - 31st October, 2025

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A.D. Bergin In Conversation (The Wicked Of The Earth)

Join us at Heron & Willow for an evening of conversation with A.D. Bergin about his historical thriller The Wicked Of The Earth. The biggest…...

date_range 23rd April, 2025 - 23rd April, 2025

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THE BORDER GATHERING – Annan

‘The Border Gathering’ will be the signature event of the Annan History Town's Summer Festival, taking place on the banks of the river Annan on…...

date_range 31st August, 2025 - 31st August, 2025

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Step Back in Time with Eric & Chris. A guided historical walk with photographs of the past.

Join us for a Historical Guided Walk: Transport in Peebles Discover the fascinating story of how people and goods moved in and around Peebles over…...

date_range 29th May, 2025 - 29th May, 2025

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Howden Melrose Sevens

The Melrose Sevens is the world's oldest rugby sevens tournament, held annually in Melrose, Scotland, since its inception in 1883. The event was conceived by…...

date_range 22nd May, 2025 - 25th May, 2025

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Step Back in Time with Eric & Chris: Sports and Games – A guided historical walk with photographs of the past.

Join us for a Historical Guided Walk: Sports & Games in Peebles Step back in time and discover the rich sporting history of Peebles on…...

date_range 24th April, 2025 - 24th April, 2025

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The Artisan Gift Shop – Galashiels

Discover the charm of our artisan gift shop, where every item tells a story. Nestled in the heart of the community, our shop showcases a…...

date_range 14th June, 2025 - 30th September, 2025

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Old Gala Club Goes By Train Exhibition

Step aboard a journey through history with the Old Gala Club’s latest exhibition, exploring the rich and fascinating development of the Galashiels railway from the…...

date_range 14th June, 2025 - 30th September, 2025

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Eden Wool Gathering

A gathering featuring all things sheep-related : fabric art, fleeces, shepherding, textiles, dyeing, weaving, felting, displays and workshops, all held in the Whithorn Trust's main…...

date_range 26th July, 2025 - 27th July, 2025

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Viking Festival and Archaeology Weekend

A fun family weekend in the heart of Whithorn's archaeological site, with a Viking encampment, display of traditional boatbuilding and crafts, and information about our…...

date_range 24th May, 2025 - 25th May, 2025

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Living History at Melrose Abbey this Spring Holiday

This Easter Holiday get ready for history to spring to life across our sites as our performers head out to a site near you! Characters…...

date_range 8th April, 2025 - 16th April, 2025

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Living History at Caerlaverock Castle

This Easter Holiday get ready for history to spring to life across our sites as our performers head out to a site near you! Characters…...

date_range 7th April, 2025 - 16th April, 2025

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Kirkcudbright Floodlit Tattoo & Fireworks Display

The world comes to Kirkcudbright each August when the town puts on its most spectacular of shows. With a stunning explosion of creative performances, the…...

date_range 23rd August, 2025 - 23rd August, 2025

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Kirkcudbright Grand Parade

Kirkcudbright Grand Parade A fantastic, fun free day out for all the family, the grand parade has a fantastic range of entertainment, so whether you…...

date_range 16th August, 2025 - 16th August, 2025

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Spectacular Jousting

Visit Caerlaverock Castle, associated with the Maxwell family for over 400 years, for a weekend of medieval entertainment at the annual jousting tournament. Support your…...

date_range 26th July, 2025 - 27th July, 2025

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Kirkcudbright Country Fair

This fantastic family weekend is back for 2025. This year our entertainment includes free rides and amusements for children, as well as a range of…...

date_range 19th July, 2025 - 20th July, 2025

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Kirkcudbright Scottish Night

Held in the Harbour Square, a natural arena in the middle of town, the night features a mixture of traditional Scottish Pipe music from our…...

date_range 10th July, 2025 - 21st August, 2025

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Kirkcudbright Vintage Fair

Come along to our Vintage Fair with the usual massive selection of items you perhaps used to own or need them again 🙂 It’s a…...

date_range 23rd August, 2025 - 24th August, 2025

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Light & Shadow – The Art of Sterland and Stockley exhibition

Julia Sterland and Jonathan Stockley have been brought together in this unique exhibition of new paintings and drawings. Both artists tell it like it is,…...

date_range 31st May, 2025 - 25th August, 2025

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National Mills Weekend

Join us at New Abbey Corn Mill this National Mills Weekend. Step back in time and explore the industrial heritage of these iconic Scottish mills.…...

date_range 10th May, 2025 - 11th May, 2025

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Landmarks- Border Voices: Artists in Conversation

Join artists Alexander Moffat RSA and Ruth Nicol RSW alongside Prof. Alan Riach for an informal discussion around their current exhibition at Hawick Museum. Landmarks-…...

date_range 12th April, 2025 - 12th April, 2025

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Reiving at Hermitage Castle

Hermitage Castle opens its doors to a band of Reivers and their camp. There will be historical reenactors, cooking, weapons on display. There will also…...

date_range 30th March, 2025 - 30th March, 2025

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Easter Eggsplorer Trail at New Abbey Corn Mill

The birds are flocking to attend their annual spring party, but one of them is running late! Could it be the horse-o'-the woods, the capercaillie?…...

date_range 18th April, 2025 - 21st April, 2025

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